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September 19, 2023
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Debra Roberts, Joseph Mokrisky, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: Stephen Cavey
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting
The motion to open the meeting was made by Mr. Gitto and seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed.
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From the minutes
“The motion to open the meeting was made by Mr. Gitto and seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Mokrisky)
Enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Stoughton Professional/Administrative Employees Association pursuant to G.L.c. 30A sect 21 (a) (3)
Mr. Gitto made the motion to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Stoughton Professional/Administrative Employees Association pursuant to G.L.c. 30A sect 21 (a) (3) and subject to the Chair's discretion. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed.
The minutes record the result only, not a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Stoughton Professional/Administrative Employees Association pursuant to G.L.c. 30A sect 21 (a) (3) and subject to the Chair's discretion. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
Re-enter open session
Mr. Gitto made the motion to re-enter open session, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. On a roll call vote, all members responded yes. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to re-enter open session, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. On a roll call vote, all members responded yes. The motion passed..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Mokrisky)
Approve
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. On a roll call vote, the Board voted 4 yes, 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. On a roll call vote, the Board voted 4 yes, 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Mokrisky)
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. On a roll call vote, the Board voted 4 yes, 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. On a roll call vote, the Board voted 4 yes, 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Mokrisky)
I hereby move that the Conservation Commission accept the donation of land by Stoughton Crossing Limited Partnership pursuant G.L.c. c. 40, sec. 8c, to be held under the care, custody, and control
Mr. Gitto made the motion: I hereby move that the Conservation Commission accept the donation of land by Stoughton Crossing Limited Partnership pursuant G.L.c. c. 40, sec. 8c, to be held under the care, custody, and control of the Conservation Commission. The land is shown as "Parcel 082- 057-0 on a plan entitled: "Definitive Subdivision Silver Glen Estates, Map 82- Lot 57 Stoughton, MA" dated February 25, 2021, and prepared by Fieldstone Survey Services, Professional Land Surveying, 45 Melix Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360, which plan is recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 703, Page 96. Said land contains 12.47 acres more or less. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the Board voted 4 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion: I hereby move that the Conservation Commission accept the donation of land by Stoughton Crossing Limited Partnership pursuant G.L.c. c. 40, sec. 8c, to be held under the care, custody, and control of the Conservation Commission. The land is shown as "Parcel 082- 057-0 on a plan entitled: "Definitive Subdivision Silver Glen Estates, Map 82- Lot 57 Stoughton, MA" dated February 25, 2021, and prepared by Fieldstone Survey Services, Professional Land Surveying, 45 Melix Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360, which plan is recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 703, Page 96. Said land contains 12.47 acres more or less. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the Board voted 4 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Mokrisky)
Approve
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board approved 4-yes 0- no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board approved 4-yes 0- no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
Appoint Mr. Mokrisky and Vice Chair Cavey as the Select Board liaisons to the SMAC Board of Directors
Mr. Carrara made the motion to appoint Mr. Mokrisky and Vice Chair Cavey as the Select Board liaisons to the SMAC Board of Directors. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. The motion carried 4- yes 0-no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to appoint Mr. Mokrisky and Vice Chair Cavey as the Select Board liaisons to the SMAC Board of Directors. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. The motion carried 4- yes 0-no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Gitto)
Adjourn
Chair Roberts made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The open session of the Select Board was adjourned by unanimous vote at 9:14 p.m.
From the minutes
“Chair Roberts made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The open session of the Select Board was adjourned by unanimous vote at 9:14 p.m..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Mokrisky)
From the Stoughton Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Select Board member photos: video stills from Stoughton Media Access Corporation (SMAC, Stoughton’s local cable TV), each from a program that names the member on screen: Joseph Mokrisky from “Community Forum - Joe Mokrisky - Chairman of Select Board” (2021); Debra Roberts from “Stoughton Politics with...This Guy: Talking with Debra Roberts” (2025); Stephen Cavey from “Stoughton Politics with... This Guy: Interview with Select Board Chair Stephen Cavey” (2025); Scott Carrara from “Community Forum - Scott Carrara - Running for Stoughton Board of Selectmen” (2021); Lori Jacques from “A Lioness & You on the Watch: Interview with Select Board Candidate Lori Jacques” (2026). Former members show initials.
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